Inspiration resides in the kitchen for eleven-year-old Jack Witherspoon. And for good reason. When Jack was going through incredibly tough times--battling leukemia for the second time--he sought solace in the Food Network and decided his dream was to become a chef. Before long, Jack was creating his own recipes, cooking for cancer fundraisers, and even coining his own culinary catchphrase (“Twist it up!”) to characterize his individual spin on comfort food favorites like French toast, pesto pizza, shepherd’s pie, meat loaf, cupcakes, and more. Clear, step-by-step instructions and sumptuous photographs will encourage cooks of all ages to whip up delicious recipes and make mouthwatering memories in the kitchen.

Jack Witherspoon is an eleven-year-old leukemia survivor living in Redondo Beach, California. Lisa Witherspoon is Jack Witherspoon’s mom. She lives in Redondo Beach, California, with her two sons and husband. Sheri Giblin is a photographer in San Francisco.